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I haven't lived in Fremantle for almost 20 years now, but I've visited there as my Mum lives in South Fremantle. Instead of this piecemeal approach of putting bike lanes along sections of South Terrace*, I think the entire length of South Terrace could do with bike lanes. I used to do a lot of cycling in Fremantle, and South Terrace is definitely not one of my favourite roads for cycling. The section of South Terrace between Parry St and High St is also long overdue to be made into a pedestrian + cyclist mall.

VRE wrote:I haven't lived in Fremantle for almost 20 years now, but I've visited there as my Mum lives in South Fremantle. Instead of this piecemeal approach of putting bike lanes along sections of South Terrace*, I think the entire length of South Terrace could do with bike lanes. I used to do a lot of cycling in Fremantle, and South Terrace is definitely not one of my favourite roads for cycling. The section of South Terrace between Parry St and High St is also long overdue to be made into a pedestrian + cyclist mall.

* and subjecting cyclists to the danger of 'disappearing' bike lanes.

For most of South Terrace, it is much safer to ride in primary position than in any door zone bike lane.

Edit: When I think of South Terrace, I think of the section north from South Street into the CBD. If I've got the wrong spot, and you're referring to the section of there, I apologise.

The Riverside Drive RSP that was so resurfaced less than a year ago with a beautiful hotmix. Been a dream ever since.

However I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that much of it is now already being broken through and lifted up by nothing more substantial than cooch grass. And I am not talking just about a few here and there. I predict that the edges of this path will be seriously degraded within another year.

There's a ~150m stretch of the Kwinana PSP somewhere near Mundijong Rd that has been horribly resurfaced. It is very bumpy and the join from old to new is jarring. It is strange because there is another stretch connected to it that has been resurfaced well.

With the Office of Auditor General Reviewing Cycling, i hope they can assess the progress made (SFA) against these assessments of state and maintenance. i hope the obvious becomes pressure on government.

Red Rider wrote:There's a ~150m stretch of the Kwinana PSP somewhere near Mundijong Rd that has been horribly resurfaced. It is very bumpy and the join from old to new is jarring. It is strange because there is another stretch connected to it that has been resurfaced well.

If it's still that softer material, seems main roads have not done anything since 2012, suprised anyone

Just wondering if anyone has ever reported a gap (about the width of a road bike tyre) in the centre of the path heading north towards the Hutton Street intersection from the Freeway off-ramp?

I know it's in the centre and shouldn't pose a risk (if you are keeping left), but riding home the other day, I managed to get distracted, veered towards the centre of the concrete pathway which has separated and get my tyre caught (luckily briefly) in this gap. I managed to unclip from the right pedal and maintain my composure, but can't help but think this is quite a hazard and the concrete should be replaced as one slab.

I've also noticed that they have improved one island (dropping it to road level and adding non-slip pads) and one side of the bridges pathway entrance, but the other islands remain a concrete mess (anyone know why only half a job was done?).

That there will a whack of criticism on those "cobblestones" for want of a better description on the road thru Barrack Square. Even now while the whole area is just about a ghost town I have heard negative mutterings by peds and at least one cyclist and I certainly don't like riding over them. What is it going to be like once the high heel set start heading back to The Lucky Shag.

At the very least I hope they very quickly replace them where paths cross the road.

ColinOldnCranky wrote:My prediction after Elizabeth Quay is ready for users?

That there will a whack of criticism on those "cobblestones" for want of a better description on the road thru Barrack Square. Even now while the whole area is just about a ghost town I have heard negative mutterings by peds and at least one cyclist and I certainly don't like riding over them. What is it going to be like once the high heel set start heading back to The Lucky Shag.

At the very least I hope they very quickly replace them where paths cross the road.

What were the designers thinking?

Colin, you recently contacted MRA about this project. Did you get a response?

To add to your prediction, I wonder what material will be used on the two dual use bridges at this site. Will there be shared path material (ie red tarmac), will the cobblestones be extended through the whole project or something else?

Just wondering if anyone has ever reported a gap (about the width of a road bike tyre) in the centre of the path heading north towards the Hutton Street intersection from the Freeway off-ramp?

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Yes, I have previously reported to MainRoads when my tyre also slipped into the gaps, and was also brought to the attention to the Minister of Transport, as there are several serious issues with this section of PSP and requires graded crossing as identified in the 1996 Perth Bicycle Plan, and again in the 2013 WA Bike Network Plan - sadly he was not able to provide dates when this section will have graded crossing, even though this in one of 10 highest priority projects in the WABNP.

I do notice that some organisation has recently slapped some black tar in those gaps in the concrete. Problem solved (not).

If we're talking about the broken conncrete/pavers on the traffic island at the south west corner at Hutton Street (freeway off ramp) then yes,I also reported it to Main Roads. The first report was in February this year. Was told a project manager had been appointed and survey paint markings appeared a month or two later. Then nothing.

Reported again last week (8 months later) and was told they would look into it. After another week, I'm told it has been 'escalated'.

I also raised the issue that the drop kerb is only wide enough for one cyclist to use at a time and is pretty much insufficient for the dozen or so who might cross both ways in a single phase. Was told that's a separate issue.

An update. Main Roads got back to me and confirmed this issue would be fixed by the end of the month. Unfortunately, that month was November.

They did carry out a quick patch up job on the path with some hot mix (now sinking) and a sandbag. It's been there several weeks and grass has now taken root. If they don't fix it soon, they may have to send someone out with a whipper snipper to trim it back. I really wish I was joking.

JonasPhoto wrote:An update. Main Roads got back to me and confirmed this issue would be fixed by the end of the month. Unfortunately, that month was November.

They did carry out a quick patch up job on the path with some hot mix (now sinking) and a sandbag. It's been there several weeks and grass has now taken root. If they don't fix it soon, they may have to send someone out with a whipper snipper to trim it back. I really wish I was joking.

And on the other corner, is the traffic light that regularly gets knocked over (and I mean monthly and the last time was last Wednesday night) where the repair crew position it so it is very difficult to see from the shared path. I'm surprised MainRoads just doesn't 'black spot' this whole intersection, as at some point it won't be the traffic light, it will be someone one the shared path that gets hit.

Yep, had fun with this early this morning coming from the North and being greeted with a taped off ramp. I had to walk my bike through the sand and ride on the road to get to the other side of Hutton. These changes are all well and good, but some notice would have been nice and even with these improvements, this whole intersection will remain an obstacle course and a joke for cyclists!

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